Replacing Your Boat's Engine

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INTRODUCTION
Replacing a boat's engine
Roobarb, the project boat
01 A NEW OR REBUILT ENGINE?
The first steps
Focus: Disadvantages of old engines
What do the experts say?
Focus: Understanding fuel consumption and torque
02 TAKING OUTTHE OLD ENGINE
The big lift
Focus: Painting with two-part paint
Step-by-step
03 THE NEW ENGINE BED
The tricky engine bed
Focus: Alternative methods
Step-by-step
04 TANKS & FUEL SYSTEMS
Fuel for thoughts
Focus: Low sulphur/sulphur diesel
Focus: Cleaning fuel tanks
Focus: Ordering a stainless steel tank
Focus: CE-rules for permanently installed
diesel tanks
Step-by-step
05 PROPELLERS & STERN GEAR
Propulsion
Step-by-step
Shaft couplings
Focus: Selecting the right propeller
Focus: Different types of propellers
Focus: Shaft seals
Engine mountings
Propeller pullers
06 BILGE PUMPS AND FILTERS
The pumps that save the boat
Focus: Quick-release for the sea water pump
Step-by-step
The pumps onboard Roobarb
Focus: Fuel filters
07 SOUND,AIR, POWER & FIRE
Quiet(er) at last Step-by-step
Focus: What's in a fire extinguisher?
Insulation materials
Vacuum valves.
08 ALIGNMENT, TEST START & SEA TRIAL
How straight is straight enough?
Focus: Lessons learned, knowledge gained
Step-by-step
Focus: Warranty
09 REFERENCES
Tools and equipment
Engine Buying Guide